Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the name of the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFKey Points
- Mahendragiri is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats.
- It is located in the state of Odisha.
- The peak rises to an elevation of 1,501 meters (4,925 feet) above sea level.
- Mahendragiri is a part of the Mahendragiri Hill Range.
- The hill is known for its mythological significance and is mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Additional Information
- The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast.
- They run from the state of West Bengal in the north, through Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to the southern tip of India.
- The Eastern Ghats are older than the Western Ghats and are characterized by eroded and broken hills.
- They are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including several endemic species.
- Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect the unique biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats.
Last updated on Jun 26, 2025
-> The Staff selection commission has released the SSC CHSL Notification 2025 on its official website on 23rd June 2025.
-> The SSC CHSL Apply Online 2025 has been started and candidates can apply online on or before 18th July.
-> The SSC has released the SSC CHSL exam calendar for various exams including CHSL 2025 Recruitment. As per the calendar, SSC CHSL Application process will be active from 23rd June 2025 to 18th July 2025.
-> The SSC CHSL is conducted to recruit candidates for various posts such as Postal Assistant, Lower Divisional Clerks, Court Clerk, Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators, etc. under the Central Government.
-> The SSC CHSL Selection Process consists of a Computer Based Exam (Tier I & Tier II).
-> To enhance your preparation for the exam, practice important questions from SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt SSC CHSL Mock Test.
-> The UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 for the exam conducted on June 25 is out.